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PAUL S. PORTER, MD; ROBERT G. SOMMER, MD

Arch Dermatol. 1967;95(1):43-44.

Abstract
Allergic contact dermatitis due to a polyurethane elastomer (spandex) is reported. The dermatitis presents a characteristic distribution over the back, corresponding to the spandex-containing portions of bras. In each case the patients also have positive closed patch-test reactions to the rubber accelerator mercaptobenzothiazole. It is postulated that this chemical radical or a closely related chemical structure is used in the manufacture of spandex.

Author Affiliations
HANOVER, NH

From the Department of Dermatology, Hitchcock Clinic, Hanover, NH.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication Sept 16, 1966.

Reprint requests to Department of Dermatology, Hitchcock Clinic, Hanover, NH 03755 (Dr. Porter).

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